Bhubaneswar, (Orissa Today), Nov 16: Odisha is experiencing a sharp dip in temperatures, with the night temperature falling below 10°C in several regions over the past 24 hours. G Udayagiri in Kandhamal district recorded the coldest at 9°C, followed by Daringbadi and Phulbani at 12.5°C each.
Other areas such as Rourkela saw temperatures of 12.7°C, while Angul and Jharsuguda recorded 13°C each, which are 4.8 and 4.1 degrees below normal, respectively. Kirei in Sundargarh saw a low of 14.2°C.
The twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack also experienced temperatures below normal, at 17.4°C (-2°C) and 17°C (-1.7°C), respectively.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a further dip in the night temperatures by 2-3°C in many parts of the state over the next 4 to 5 days. This drop is attributed to the flow of dry, cold northerly winds and clear skies. A shift in the wind pattern is expected to lead to further temperature decreases from Friday.
However, temperatures are expected to rise again due to a likely formation of a cyclonic circulation over the southern Bay of Bengal between November 24 and 28, which could bring moisture and intensified easterly winds.
Odisha experiences winter chill as night temperatures drop below 10°C
